To and Fro: moving your bike around British Columbia
My bike and I are in
and we’d like to be in
.
We show what transit connections accept bikes. Check with the operator for prices, schedules, and reservations.
Same place twice. You’re already there, so enjoy the ride.
Good news: buses, trains and flights can carry you and your bike from Seattle, WA to Osoyoos.
For scale
As the crow flies264 km
Biking whole wayno route found
By carno route found
We found six ways to get you there.
π Riding a coach? Most BC coach operators want your bike bagged or boxed. Our field note walks through packing it, including an inexpensive packable bike bag we like: How to bike-and-bus in BC ›
Note: Most carriers carry only a handful of bikes, and summer weekends fill up fast. Reserve where you can. Where you can't, go early or have a backup plan.
Option one · two legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The coach takes care of the long stretch.
CarrierRideYour bike
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Seattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)334 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option two · two legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettSeattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)334 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option three · three legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.
CarrierRideYour bike
πQuick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines / TRAXX)Vancouver β Seattle (SeaTac)Seattle Downtown WA βBridgeport (Richmond)198 kmBikes accepted β book as an add-on$42 USD each β about $57 CAD
Runs year-round; winter service drops to FridayβMonday only.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βNew WestminsterRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverNew Westminster βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)318 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option four · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The long way round, but it works.
CarrierRideYour bike
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Seattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
πEbusVancouver β KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βWest Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)52 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
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Option five · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option four, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettSeattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
πEbusVancouver β KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βWest Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)52 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option six · three legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two connections, then you're on your way.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Seattle, WA to Seattle SeaTac Airport WA, about 17 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
βοΈAlaska AirlinesVancouver (YVR) β Seattle (SEA)Seattle SeaTac Airport WA βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)204 kmRides in the hold β boxed, bagged, or wrappedBike feeNo e-bikes
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β PentictonVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βYYF (Penticton)262 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²Travel the short hop from YYF (Penticton) to Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton), about 2.6 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Klassic Taxi, Penticton Eco Taxi might help.
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)52 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Route facts last checked October 2026. We check that every leg here carries bikes, but policies and seasons change. Check times and book with the operator. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
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Heading back: Osoyoos to Seattle, WA (best: bus + train)
Connections from Seattle, WA: Victoria (best: ferry) · Parksville (best: bus + ferry) · Slocan (best: train + bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: train + SkyTrain + plane)
Connections from Osoyoos: Keremeos (best: bus) · Coquitlam (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Field (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Osoyoos